Strong's Number G2205

ζῆλος

zelos · dzay'-los

Transliteration:

zelos{dzay'-los}

Word Origin:

from 2204

TDNT:

2:877,297

Part of Speech:

noun masculine

Strong's Definition:

properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice)

Usage in the KJV:

zeal 6, envying 6, indignation 2, envy 1, fervent mind 1, jealousy 1, emulation 1

Total: 17
Occurs 16 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit
1. zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything
  1. zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing
  2. the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal
2. an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy